Mapping geographical inequalities in access to drinking water and sanitation facilities in low-income and middle-income countries, 2000–17 by Aniruddha Deshpande (4377094)

“…For sewer or septic sanitation, access was 46·3% (95% UI 46·1–46·5) in 2017, compared with 28·7% (28·5–29·0) in 2000. …”

Spatial, temporal, and demographic patterns in prevalence of smoking tobacco use and attributable disease burden in 204 countries and territories, 1990–2019: a systematic analysis... by Marissa B Reitsma (8674341)

“…Although prevalence of smoking had decreased significantly since 1990 among both males (27·5% [26·5–28·5] reduction) and females (37·7% [35·4–39·9] reduction) aged 15 years and older, population growth has led to a significant increase in the total number of smokers from 0·99 billion (0·98–1·00) in 1990. …”

Tranexamic Acid Application in Facial Aesthetic Surgery: An Umbrella Review by Mohamed Badie Ahmed (10223510)

“…<p dir="ltr">Tranexamic acid (TXA) is an antifibrinolytic agent that is considered as one of the latest interventions currently being investigated in the field of facial aesthetic surgeries, as it is predicted to be effective in reducing intraoperative and postoperative complications of facial aesthetic surgeries. …”

Seroprevalence of camel brucellosis in Qatar by Hashim Alhussain (9167136)

“…<p dir="ltr">Brucellosis is a significant zoonotic disease and one of the most common neglected diseases worldwide. …”

Independent and Combined Effects of Antioxidant Supplementation and Circuit Resistance Training on Selected Adipokines in Postmenopausal Women by Ayoub Saeidi (17331085)

“…Participants in experimental groups either performed CRT (3 sessions per week with intensity at 55% of one-repetition maximum) or supplemented with Zataria Multiflora (500 mg every day after breakfast with 100 ml of water), or their combination, for 8 weeks. …”

Do Older Adults with Multimorbidity Meet the Recommended Levels of Physical Activity? An Analysis of Scottish Health Survey by Ahmad Salman (3173418)

“…Also, meeting recommended PA decreased with age [OR 0.92 (95% CI 0.90–0.94)] and body mass index [OR 0.93 (95% CI 0.91–0.95]; but increased per additional portion of fruit and vegetables taken [OR 1.19 (95% CI 1.12–1.25)] and with increase in well-being scale score [OR 1.05 (95% CI 1.03 to 1.06)]. …”

Pavement Crack Assessment Using Satellite Remote Sensing and Deep Learning Model by Al Adab, Maryam

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Experimental Investigation of FRP-Reinforced Concrete Columns Under Concentric and Eccentric Loading by Elmesalami, Nouran Zinelabdin Ahmed

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Exploring Unique Physiological and Genetic Features of Desert-dwelling Legumes by Madhurima Chatterjee (5331215)

Identification of macrophage activation-related biomarkers in obese type 2 diabetes that may be indicative of enhanced respiratory risk in COVID-19 by Abu Saleh Md Moin (6189512)

“…Two potent M1 macrophage activation markers, CXCL9 and CXCL10, were decreased in OT2D. Activated M2 macrophages were characterized by elevated levels of plasma CD163, TFGβ-1, MMP7 and MMP9 in OT2D. …”

Examining time-to-transport decisions in Emergency Medical Services by Hassan Farhat (9000509)

Efficacy and safety of using Etelcalcetide for controlling secondary hyperparathyroidism by Tarek Fouda (18472476)

COVID-19 biomarkers for severity mapped to polycystic ovary syndrome by Abu Saleh Md Moin (6189512)

“…However, it is observed that in metabolic conditions such as polycystic ovary syndrome expressed proteins differ compared to control women [2] and PCOS patients have increased platelet aggregation and decreased plasma fibrinolytic activity, resulting in a prothrombotic propensity [3, 4], with elevated coagulation markers [5]. …”

Nurse-Led System-wide Unit-based Hospital Acquired Pressure Injury (HAPI) Reduction Project by Mariam Al-Mutawa (18505317)

Prevalence of bullying and violence among adolescents in Arab Gulf countries: a systematic review by Amani N. Alansari (19743643)

“…Educational settings constituted primary contexts for incidents, with specific high-risk locations identified, including corridors (54.8%), restrooms (17.5%), and classrooms (up to 80% in private schools). …”

Evaluating the Successful Initiation of a New Dialysate Potassium Management Protocol: “Reduced Emergency Department Admission with Hyperkalemia in Hamad General Hospital Dialysis... by Shajahan Joseph K (18472465)

Zirconium Phosphate/Ionic Liquid Proton Conductors for High Temperature Fuel Cell Applications by Mohammed, Hanin

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Optimization of Vapor Compression Refrigeration Cycles with Clathrate Hydrates Thermal Energy Storage by Gadalla, Akram Mohamed

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Comparison of Burr-Hole Craniostomy versus Twist-Drill Craniostomy Operations for Patients with Chronic Subdural Hematoma: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-Analysis by Mohammed Maan Al-Salihi (13105835)

“…<h3>Background</h3><p dir="ltr">Chronic subdural hematoma (CSDH) represents one of the most common neurologic disorders in the elderly. …”

From metabolic dysregulation to neurodegenerative pathology: the role of hyperglycemia, oxidative stress, and blood-brain barrier breakdown in T2D-driven Alzheimer’s disease by Ahmad Raza (18205961)

“…Current vascular insults include the breakdown of the blood-brain barrier (BBB) and decreased brain perfusion, along with other contributory factors to conditions conducive to neurotoxicity. …”